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        • Remarks by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, Acting Assistant Secretary of State at the OSCE PA Winter MeetingRemarks by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, Acting Assistant Secretary of State at the OSCE PA Winter Meeting
        • Belarusian journalistsContinuing Human Rights Concerns in Belarus
        • For seven grim years, Russia has fueled a bloody conflict that has taken the lives of more 13,000 Ukrainian citizens. On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
        • Ambassador György VargaResponse to the Report of the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints
      • Ukraine Crisis
        • For seven grim years, Russia has fueled a bloody conflict that has taken the lives of more 13,000 Ukrainian citizens. On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
        • Ambassador György VargaResponse to the Report of the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints
        • UkraineOn Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
        • Grau Cevik 2On the Addresses by the CiO Special Representative and OSCE SMM Chief Monitor in Ukraine
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        • Belarus Journalists’ TrialRight of Reply to Belarus on the “All-Belarusian People’s Assembly”
        • Russia Explaining the CrackdownContinued Suppression of Protests in the Russian Federation and the Sentencing of Alexei Navalny
        • Belarus ProtestRecent Developments in Belarus
        • Chenya human rights websiteJoint Statement on the Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation
      • Economic and Environmental Activities
        • osce womenClosing Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting
        • Economic and Environmental Forum (OSCE)Opening Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting in Vienna (virtual)
        • OSCE EEAOn the report by Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
        • Flags_at_HB_entranceClosing Statement at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting
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        • U.S. FSC ChairpersonshipUnited States FSC Chairpersonship 2021 January-April
        • On August 1, 1975, 35 head of states signed the Helsinki Final Act Image in Finlandia House, in Helsinki, Finland. From left to right: Erich Honecker, East Germany's First Secretary, U.S. President Ford, Austrian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky, Leo Tindemans from Belgium, Todor Zhivkov of Bulgaria, Pierre Trudeau, Canada. (photo: AP/Dennis Brack)On the 45th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act
        • United Kingdom Ambassador Sian MacLeod addresses the OSCE Permanent Council in her capacity as Chairperson of the Human Dimension Committee, Vienna, Austria, October 19, 2017. (USOSCE/Colin Peters)Response to the Three Committee Chairs
        • Amb. Pesko Director of the CPCResponse to the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Center, Ambassador Marcel Peško
United States FSC Chairpersonship

United States FSC Chairpersonship

The United States is honored to serve as the Chair of the Forum for Security Cooperation for the first trimester of this year, and we hope we can advance our shared goals with respect to the European security order.

Sweden took over OSCE Chair

Sweden took over OSCE Chair

We will work closely with the Swedish Chair to defend OSCE mission mandates, implement our collective decisions, and ensure that all participating States live up to our shared principles and commitments. Read our full statement >>

Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

The current U.S. statement delivered at the Permanent Council details ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine

The 27th OSCE Ministerial Council

The 27th OSCE Ministerial Council

On December 3 and 4, foreign ministers from across the OSCE region met for the Ministerial Council. Due to the CoViD19 pandemic, the Chairman-in-Office Albania hosted the very first virtual Ministerial Council. Learn more about what occurs during the Ministerial Council meetings >>

On the 2020 Democracy Defender Award

On the 2020 Democracy Defender Award

Human Rights Center “Viasna” is this year's Democracy Defender Award winner. Learn more about this year's winner and the award program here >>

  
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Remarks by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, Acting Assistant Secretary of State at the OSCE PA Winter Meeting

Remarks by Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, Acting Assistant Secretary of State at the OSCE PA Winter...

25 February, 2021 | Statements

The Parliamentary Assembly of OSCE plays an irreplaceable role in fostering inter-parliamentary dialogue, supporting implementation of OSCE commitments, and building a more secure, prosperous, and…

Belarusian journalists

Continuing Human Rights Concerns in Belarus

18 February, 2021 | Elections, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements

The United States expresses its deep concern regarding the February 16 raids on the homes and offices of Belarusian journalists, human rights defenders, civil society…

On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea

18 February, 2021 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

For seven grim years, Russia has fueled a bloody conflict that has taken the lives of more 13,000 Ukrainian citizens. 

Ambassador György Varga

Response to the Report of the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints

18 February, 2021 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Ambassador Varga you continue to perform your already challenging duties under exceptionally difficult conditions; we were especially relieved to read the Mission was coronavirus-free.

U.S. Chair of Forum for Security Cooperation Spotlights MANPADS Threat

17 February, 2021 | Press Releases

Calls to reduce illicit and irresponsible Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) proliferation and use were echoed by OSCE participating States during a Security Dialogue on…

U.S. National Statement to the Human Dimension Committee Meeting

16 February, 2021 | Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements

I’d like thank Ambassador Karlsen and RFoM Ribeiro for convening this important discussion on the challenges to media freedom today.

Closing Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting

16 February, 2021 | Economic and Environmental Activities, Statements

I would like to begin by thanking Ambassador Funered, Secretary General Schmid, the Swedish Chairpersonship, and the OCEEA for raising the issue of women’s economic…

Opening Statement at the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting in Vienna...

16 February, 2021 | Economic and Environmental Activities, Statements

I would like to begin by thanking the Chairperson of the Permanent Council, Ambassador Funered, and OSCE Secretary General Schmid, who both spoke here earlier this…

Right of Reply to Belarus on the “All-Belarusian People’s Assembly”

11 February, 2021 | Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements

The “All-Belarusian People’s Assembly” is neither genuine nor inclusive of Belarusian views.

Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on ODIHR Final Report on U.S. Elections

11 February, 2021 | Elections, Statements

The 2020 election saw more Americans from every community in our country participate in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote.

ODIHR Final Elections Report on the United States of America

11 February, 2021 | Elections, Statements

I would like to thank ODIHR for arranging a Limited Election Observation Mission in the United States despite the complications posed by the pandemic. 

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Extension of Illegal Detention of Zaza Gakheladze

11 February, 2021 | Statements

The United States condemns the sentencing of Georgian citizen Zaza Gakheladze to 12 years and six months in prison, after Russian-led security actors shot and detained him…

Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on Media Freedom

11 February, 2021 | Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements

U.S. remains committed to working with our Allies and partners to counter the spread of disinformation.

On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea

11 February, 2021 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

We track closely reports of ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine. 

Response to the Presentations by the Chairs of the Three Committees

11 February, 2021 | First Dimension, Second Dimension, Statements, Third Dimension

The United States welcomes the distinguished First, Second, and Third OSCE Dimension Committee Chairs to the Permanent Council.  

OSCE High Level Military Doctrine Seminar Additional Remarks by General Christopher Cavoli

9 February, 2021 | Arms control, Statements

GEN Wolters in his remarks, talked about deterrence, and as his U.S. Army Component Commander here in EUCOM, I thought I’d take a few minutes…

OSCE High Level Military Doctrine Seminar Opening Remarks by General Tod D. Wolters

9 February, 2021 | Arms control, Statements

As the battle against COVID continues, we remain vigilant to ensure this health crisis does not transform into a security issue. 

Continued Suppression of Protests in the Russian Federation and the Sentencing of Alexei Navalny

4 February, 2021 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements

This past weekend, Russians in approximately 100 cities again took to the streets to express frustration with authorities and signal support for jailed opposition figure Aleksey Navalny.

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